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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2018 Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 465 total for the year
Median mileage
5,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 465 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Started SUV then noticed check engine came on once driving. Went down a major road and noticed the SUV was losing power and wasn't shifting properly. Had my kids in the car and was able to turn around to get back to my house. Once I got it to a safe spot I pressed on the gas to properly park it. Then the SUV jerked forward in a sudden amd hard fashion and I almost hit the car in front of me.”

NHTSA complaint #11145345, filed 2018-11, 5,300 miles

“2018 chevy Traverse when decelerating around speeds under 35mph city driving the vehicle will randomly rev up and the RPM will go up to 4000 or 5000 RPM, this also happens while braking. Sometimes the car will jerk forward as if it was going to accelerate and other times it just stays at a high RPM for 5 seconds or less until I either come to a complete stop or try to accelerate and it does not respond. The engine sounds like it is in neutral and the accelerator is being held down. …”

NHTSA complaint #11270509, filed 2019-10, 1,000 miles

“I’ve had this vehicle for about a year or less the car ran fine with minor problems that come with having a vehicle. Up until last week the car never showed any signs of a failing transmission, it went from running fine to shuttering and suddenly I wasn’t able to reverse. The check engine light never came on, I’ve did all my routine checks and more with the dealership I bought it from and was never told anything when the vehicle was brought in for inspections.”

NHTSA complaint #11688232, filed 2025-09

“September 26th 2023 i noticed my traverse accelerated by itself while in park i reported the evap issue made my check emgine light come on and stay on i noticed gm recalled 2019 traverses and up a year models for the same reason but not 2018 models on september the 7th 2023 i also got a code saying control moduoe communication chassis expansion can bus offf when the check engine light ccame on also please help me with this matter i have a child i have to be responsible for im scared of this problem”

NHTSA complaint #11546741, filed 2023-09

“The transmission on my 2018 Chevy Traverse went out per the mechanic that recently inspected it. It was just purchased from a Chevy dealership not even 8 months ago. I first noticed the problem a couple weeks ago when my car hit about 25mph getting on the highway then wouldn’t go any faster as I would try to accelerate speed, then it was jerking and was harshly engaging from time to time. Then it finally felt like someone crashed into the back of my car it jerked so hard and then accelerated but only went up to 40mph and wouldn’t go any faster. …”

NHTSA complaint #11582031, filed 2024-04

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202627%
202574%
202443%
202322%
202133%
202031%
201941%
201882%
2017103%
2016197%
2015227%
2014489%
20131912%
20123710%
20115810%
2010426%
2009184%

Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

Transmission and drivetrain
196 complaints
Other or unknown
109 complaints
Electrical system
102 complaints
Engine
85 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Fuel system
38 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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